Fonte da Avenida de Cristelo - 1868 - Valença, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna
N 42° 01.715 W 008° 38.598
29T E 529527 N 4653011
Date of the reform.
Waymark Code: WM18NXZ
Location: Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/01/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ScroogieII
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The date 1867 It is on the tiles of this fountain.
It was the date when It was reformed.

EN: "It was built at the beginning of the 19th century and renovated in 1867, according to the date on the cartouche, when it was probably moved. Characterized by the austerity of its lines, it has an ashlar body, defined by Tuscan pilasters, crowned by pinnacles, ending in a pediment without a return, containing a cartouche with two spouts and another, oval, with a date relating to works, flanked by two flat side wings, in half gable, in masonry, with two stone benches attached. The successive changes to the layout and landscaping of the avenue where the fountain is located must have caused some alterations, particularly the loss of the tank, which is now very small and flush with or lower than the avenue sidewalk. The lower part of the back also shows some changes to the spouts and water pipes. The side wings must have been built to support the terrace's land when it was installed there."

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Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1867

Full Inscription (unless noted above): Not listed

Website (if available): Not listed

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